Equipment Engineer
Coherent Corp.
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Job summary
Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced Equipment Owner to oversee semiconductor manufacturing equipment lifecycle in a demanding environment in Texas. You will support legacy analog and next-generation platforms, driving reliability, availability, and manufacturing readiness.
You will lead complex troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, vacuum, and automation systems, perform root cause analysis, and guide sustainable corrective actions while minimizing downtime and improving OEE.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's level technical degree required or equivalent.
- Experience with semiconductor equipment and automated systems preferred.
- Military training plus degree acceptable if related.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical owner for semiconductor manufacturing equipment throughout its lifecycle.
- Support legacy analog and next‑gen platforms to improve reliability and readiness.
- Lead troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, motion control, and process issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
- Develop long‑term equipment strategies aligned with manufacturing goals.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focusing on reliability, productivity, safety, and maintainability.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Serve as the technical owner for assigned semiconductor manufacturing equipment throughout its operational lifecycle.
- Support both legacy (analog) manufacturing equipment and next-generation semiconductor manufacturing platforms.
- Improve equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and manufacturing readiness.
- Lead troubleshooting of complex electrical, mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, motion control, automation, and process-related equipment issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Minimize equipment downtime while improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Develop long‑term equipment strategies supporting manufacturing objectives.
- Serve as the technical owner for assigned semiconductor manufacturing equipment throughout its operational lifecycle.
- Support both legacy (analog) manufacturing equipment and next-generation semiconductor manufacturing platforms.
- Improve equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and manufacturing readiness.
- Lead troubleshooting of complex electrical, mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, motion control, automation, and process-related equipment issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Minimize equipment downtime while improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Develop long‑term equipment strategies supporting manufacturing objectives.
- Support daily manufacturing operations by resolving equipment‑related technical issues.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, productivity, safety, and maintainability.
- Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Evaluate equipment modifications that improve manufacturing capability and reduce operating costs.
- Develop engineering standards and best practices.
- Capture and implement lessons learned.
- Provide technical support for new equipment installations, equipment relocations, and major equipment upgrades.
- Review OEM equipment specifications and facility requirements.
- Support equipment commissioning and production readiness activities.
- Participate in factory expansion initiatives and strategic capital projects.
- Provide technical leadership during equipment acceptance and startup activities as required.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for assigned equipment platforms.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Equipment Technicians.
- Coordinate technical activities with OEM suppliers, contractors, Facilities Engineering, and Manufacturing.
- Participate in design reviews, equipment evaluations, and constructability reviews.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards supporting equipment lifecycle management.
- Maintain equipment specifications, engineering documentation, and configuration records.
- Develop and improve preventive maintenance documentation.
- Support spare parts strategies and equipment obsolescence planning.
- Review engineering changes for technical accuracy.
- Ensure documentation accurately reflects installed equipment configurations.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Military technical training with demonstrated experience supporting complex industrial, electrical, electronic, mechanical, or automated systems combined with a bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
- Equivalent combination of technical education and directly related semiconductor equipment experience.
- Advanced technical education, professional certifications, or formal training related to equipment reliability, automation, controls, or project execution.
- Demonstrated training or experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment and highly automated manufacturing environments.
- Seven+ (7) years supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment or other highly automated manufacturing systems.
- Experience supporting legacy (analog) manufacturing equipment and/or advanced semiconductor manufacturing platforms.
- Demonstrated success troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment.
- Experience improving equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
- Experience working directly with OEM suppliers.
- Experience supporting new technology implementation and equipment integration preferred.
- Capital equipment project experience preferred.
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Legacy and analog manufacturing platforms
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Reliability engineering
- Root cause analysis
- Engineering drawings
- P&IDs
- CMMS systems
- Understanding of outdated operating systems (DOS etc)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
- Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, OEM documentation, and P&IDs.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple technical issues in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated technical leadership without direct authority.
- Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
- Semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom environment.
- Manufacturing support and equipment installation areas.
- Active construction and capital project environments as required.
- Occasional support during off‑shift activities supporting manufacturing or critical project milestones.
- Domestic travel up to 10% may be required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work in cleanroom attire.
- Ability to climb ladders and equipment platforms.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around energized industrial equipment and process utilities.
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
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